Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora 'Albiflora'

White flowered foxglove, Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'

A herbaceous biennial, or short lived perennial which produces tall spires of bell-shaped flowers. It is a very attractive plant to insects, particularly bees. It provides wonderful height and colour in most garden situations, and also grows happily in wild woodland, thanks to its willingness to grow in shade or sun alike.

Planning

Difficulty

Moderate

Flowering time

Summer

Fruiting time

Autumn

Harvesting

Flower spikes can be cut just as the 1st flowers start to open, soak the stem in cold water overnight having cut diagonally across the stem.
Harvest seeds from seed head after flowering (will also self-seed).

Propagation

Seed

Allowing the plant to stand after flowering will provide many seeds to be sown straight after.

Special features

Geography

Origin

Europe, Eurasia

Environment

Light

Partial Sun, Full Shade, Full Sun

Soil moisture

Moist

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil PH preference

Neutral, Acid, Alkaline

Frost hardiness

Hardy

Uses

Notes

This low maintenance plant suits almost every style of garden but in particular woodland or wildlife friendly gardens.